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Distributed Data Collection (DDC) for RA Including HCRP/EDGE Server FAQ

Guidance for FAQ regarding Edge Server Operations and Testing

Program Area: Distributed Data Collection (DDC) for RA Including HCRP/EDGE Server

Question: What files will issuers be able to test after they provision their EDGE servers?

Answer: Issuers will be able to test all file types in the EDGE server test zone after they complete the provisioning process. Data submission in the test zone will mirror data submission formats in the production zone, allowing issuers to test their Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) processes.

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: November 18, 2014

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